Posts From Aaron Bower

Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane has paid tribute to captain Sean O’Loughlin ahead of his 350th game for the club this weekend – saying he’s one of the best players he’s ever coached. O’Loughlin is likely to bring up the

Leeds Rhinos forward Mitch Achurch is set for an extended lay-off for the Rhinos after being forced to undergo wrist surgery. The big forward has impressed for the table-topping Rhinos so far in 2015, but he will be missing for

Huddersfield Giants have released a strongly-worded statement arguing against the marquee player rule which was voted in yesterday – saying they did not embrace the ruling as was implied in an RFL statement. Huddersfield were one of four clubs who

Widnes Vikings captain Kevin Brown has confirmed on social media that he has signed a new contract with the club. Although there has been no confirmation from the Vikings publicly, Brown himself took to Twitter to confirm the news that

Salford Red Devils has declared the introduction of marquee players into Super League as a “great day” for the competition, and says that it’s the right time for the move. The ruling was rejected on three previous occasions before finally

Huddersfield Giants coach Paul Anderson has confirmed that vice-captain and star forward Brett Ferres will miss another month of action due to injury. Ferres has undergone surgery for a knee issue that forced him off the field during their

Castleford Tigers CEO Steve Gill fears the new marquee player rule will only benefit the top five clubs and leaving clubs like the Tigers simply making up the numbers. Super League clubs voted to introduce the marquee player rule being approved,

Castleford Tigers coach has confirmed that Frankie Mariano will not play for the club again this season. Mariano, who has impressed during his runs in the side in 2015, will need a knee operation after picking up a blow during

Wigan Warriors have loaned hooker Logan Tomkins out to Salford Red Devils for another spell with the club, with former London Broncos forward Olsi Krasniqi also joining on a season-long contract, the club have confirmed. The 22-year-old hooker spent last

New Wakefield coach Brian Smith has insisted that he’s determined to enjoy his time in Wakefield – and says there is the potential for “massive improvement” at the club. Smith will land in the UK on Friday before watching Wakefield

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